LET'S DESIGN OUT EMI!
JAMES F. GARRETT, ROBERT L. HARDIE, PAUL A. ROGERS · Naval Engineers Journal · 1982
ABSTRACT As technical innovations in electronics have increased, piecemeal approaches to improving Electromagnetic Compatability (EMC) have resulted in overly complex and often ineffective designs. This paper addresses the current institutionalized approach to the reduction of management, planning and control deficiencies in the area of EMC. The paper begins with a discussion of the problems caused by EMI followed by a discussion of the traditional approach to reducing EMI. Then NAVSEA 61×4's role as the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects point of contact and as Electromagnetic Programs Coordination office is identified in the context of EMI Control. The EMI/EMC Management benchmarks are also reviewed along with their appropriate management controls which ensure that all EMC planning for design, acquisition, modernization and conversion efforts are coordinated by the cognizant activities and program managers.